Hemp extract is a potent blend of cannabinoids, terpenes, plant sterols and fatty acids such as gamma-linolenic acid that may provide relief and recovery, support rest and daily stress reduction and decrease inflammation in the body.
Hemp extract is produced from the whole hemp plant, including flowers, leaves and stalks, that contains little or no THC (the psychoactive component found in marijuana that produces highs). Your wellness goals and preferred method of consumption should help determine whether hemp extract is right for you.
Cannabinoids
Hemp seed oil provides many essential nutrients, such as protein, healthy fatty acids and vitamins. Additionally, hemp seed oil offers minerals and plant fiber; and can even provide an important source of arginine-an amino acid which enhances blood circulation and cardiovascular wellbeing.
Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that produce various effects when they bind with receptors in the brain. This system of receptors is known as the endocannabinoid system; humans also produce their own cannabinoids known as endogenous cannabinoids.
THC and CBD are the two primary cannabinoids found in cannabis plants, with THC having psychoactive effects while CBD does not. CBD may help alleviate symptoms without producing a high, and can even mitigate THC’s psychoactive properties in certain situations. Furthermore, it may assist chemotherapy patients experiencing nausea and vomiting as it aids nausea relief.
Terpenes
Terpenes are an unsaturated hydrocarbon family used as biosynthetic building blocks by many organisms. Monoterpenes, the simplest type of terpene, contain two isoprene units.
Monoterpenes can be found in essential oils of plants and have various medicinal benefits. A recent study demonstrated that monoterpenes had effective virucidal activity against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection when used in cell culture model experiments.
Alpha-pinene and beta-pinene are key constituents of pine trees (hence their namesake), rosemary, thyme, parsley and citrus peels as well as cannabis strains that produce pine-like aromas and flavors. Furthermore, sesquiterpenes like a-humulene and b-caryophyllene found in hops (which give beer its characteristic aroma), have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties while providing anti-trauma protection and relieving nerve pain while improving airway function by acting as bronchodilators-bronchodilators agents.
Fatty Acids
Fatty acids are carboxylic acids found within fats and oils (and all other categories of lipids except steroids), providing structural components. Their long hydrocarbon chains may be saturated or unsaturated and often unbranched, with each carbon-carbon double bond having different effects on their properties, which in turn determines any health benefits they might offer; for instance gamma-linolenic acid found in hemp oil has anti-inflammatory effects.
Fatty acids provide energy for cell membranes and serve as precursors for signaling molecules, with plants, animals and microorganisms all providing sources for them to ingest or synthesize them de novo in cells. Fatty acids form part of lipids such as triglycerides and phospholipids which make up fat-soluble parts of organism cells as well as part of cell membranes in organisms; additionally they play an integral part in maintaining human metabolism and immune systems.
Essential Amino Acids
Amino acids are organic compounds essential to protein synthesis and building blocks of proteins found in our bodies, serving as their foundation. Furthermore, amino acids play a significant role in hormone and neurotransmitter production as well. Of all 20 amino acids present, 9 are considered essential: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine phenylalanine threonine tryptophan and valine.
Hemp seeds provide a comprehensive profile of essential amino acids, making them an excellent source of protein. Furthermore, hemp seeds contain an abundance of arginine that converts into nitric oxide and improves circulation – this may help prevent issues like heart disease or high blood pressure. Hemp seeds also contain gamma linolenic acid believed to reduce inflammation within the body(3)
Vitamins
Hemp extract provides essential vitamins that are vital for optimal human body functioning, such as A, C, D and E. Furthermore, hemp seed oil also provides essential polyunsatured fats which may help lower cholesterol levels and support heart health.
Hempflinoids (phytocannabinoids found in hemp extract) work together to increase their impact on your endocannabinoid system and create what’s known as an entourage effect. Hemp extract contains many natural compounds which synergistically work alongside CBD for maximum therapeutic results.
Hemp extract, commonly referred to as CBD oil, is extracted from the flowers, stalks, and leaves of the hemp plant. Hemp extracts contain less than 0.3% THC which distinguishes them from marijuana as they don’t produce an intoxicating high.
